The Journal
Ice fishing reports, seasonal tactics, and dispatches from Maine's waters — updated as conditions change.
Moosehead Region February Ice Fishing Report: Allagash Brook Trout, Chesuncook Salmon, and Why Maine's Fisheries Managers Want You to Keep More Fish
Maine biologists are asking anglers to harvest specific size classes from Allagash, Lobster, Chesuncook, and Moosehead. Plus, March is the best cusk night of the year.
Rangeley Lakes Region February Ice Fishing Report: Remote Waters, Wild Salmon, and the Late-Season Togue Tactic Nobody Talks About
Chain of Ponds is holding an exceptional wild salmon fishery. Togue are abandoning the deep basin and moving to tributary mouths at 15–30 feet — the season's biggest depth shift.
Belgrade Lakes Region February Ice Fishing Report: Togue, Cusk, and the Best Fast-Action Waters in Central Maine
Near-black wild togue at Sheepscot Pond in 30–40 feet, eight burbot waters, and pre-spawn bass feeding aggressively. Central Maine's late ice is wide open.
Sebago Lake Region February Ice Fishing Report: Best Ice in Six Years, and the Depth That's Holding Togue Right Now
Sebago Lake has the best ice in six years. Togue are down there at 70+ feet and being selective — sonar jigging is separating the anglers from the ice fishermen.